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Public Libraries in DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County Public Library runs 23 branches across metro Atlanta’s DeKalb County — from the historic Decatur central library (1925) to the LEED-registered Tucker-Reid H. Cofer branch and the auditorium-equipped Stonecrest library.
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📚 About DeKalb County Public Library
DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) operates 23 branches across DeKalb County, Georgia — part of metro Atlanta east of the city and one of the state’s most diverse counties. The system runs from the Decatur central library (roots to 1925) to the LEED-registered Tucker-Reid H. Cofer branch, the Stonecrest library with its auditorium, and the newest County Line-Ellenwood building (2019). Branches offer free public computers and Wi-Fi, Chromebook and hotspot lending, multilingual collections, meeting rooms and youth and teen spaces. The Doraville branch is temporarily relocated while a new library is built.
📱 Free digital access with your card
A free DeKalb County Public Library card unlocks far more than the shelves. Borrow eBooks and audiobooks through Libby/OverDrive, stream with hoopla and Kanopy, and borrow Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots at most branches. Georgia residents also get the statewide GALILEO research databases free.
DeKalb County library branches — 23 verified
Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full Georgia directory for more.
Decatur LibraryDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Brookhaven BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Covington BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Dunwoody BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Chamblee BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Doraville BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Embry Hills BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Hairston Crossing BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Lithonia-Davidson BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Tucker-Reid H. Cofer BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Salem-Panola BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Scott Candler BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Scottdale-Tobie Grant BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Clarkston BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Flat Shoals BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Northlake-Barbara Loar BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Redan-Trotti BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Gresham BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →Stonecrest BranchDeKalb County, GAHours & info →County Line-Ellenwood LibraryDeKalb County, GAHours & info →
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many public libraries are in DeKalb County?
DeKalb County Public Library operates 23 branches across the county, from the Decatur central library to neighborhood branches in Tucker, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Chamblee, Dunwoody and beyond. Each branch below links to its address, verified hours and services.
What are the hours for DeKalb County libraries?
Hours vary by branch. The Decatur central library opens earliest, at 9:00 AM; most branches open at 10:00 AM with late nights until 8:00 PM on certain weekdays and close at 5:00 PM on Saturdays. Nearly all DeKalb branches are closed on Sundays, so check each branch page for its exact schedule.
How do I get a DeKalb County library card?
Any DeKalb County resident can get a DCPL card for free at any branch with a photo ID and proof of current address. The card works at all 23 branches and unlocks eBooks, audiobooks, streaming and GALILEO.
Does DeKalb County Public Library lend laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots?
Yes. Most DCPL branches lend Chromebooks and wireless hotspots to cardholders, alongside free public computers, Wi-Fi and wireless printing, to help close the digital divide.
Which DeKalb libraries have meeting rooms or auditoriums?
Many branches have meeting and study rooms; the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer branch has a 150-seat meeting room and the Stonecrest branch has a full auditorium for larger community events.
Last verified October 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com
